CHAPTER 453: CHAPTER 453: GENIUSES FROM ALL REGIONS

"During your seclusion, several heavyweight prodigies have arrived in this small town."

The four of them sat on animal skin chairs, and from the private room on the second floor, they had a clear view of the entire auction.

Xu Ming seemed to have thought of something and spoke suddenly.

"Oh, who are they?"

Chu Ming gently placed down his tea cup and slowly asked, "Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will be invincible in a hundred battles. Today’s prodigies might very well be his opponents tomorrow."

"Look at that black-robed youth sitting in the number 1 private room."

Xu Ming raised his head and looked towards the number 1 private room. Following his gaze, Chu Ming indeed saw a black-robed youth sitting coldly in the private room.

As if sensing the gazes of Chu Ming and Xu Ming, the black-robed youth glanced over indifferently. Instantly, a chill arose from Chu Ming’s feet and soon spread throughout his entire body.

The black-robed youth curled his lips slightly in disdain and turned away, no longer paying attention to Chu Ming and Xu Ming.

"His name is Mu Yan, a prodigy of the Celestial Light Domain, ranked tenth on the Profound List. His specialty is a leg technique. Ten days ago, he clashed with an Eighth Layer Guiyuan Realm expert in the Black Profound Mountain Range and severely injured his opponent with a single kick."

Xu Ming said solemnly. Although killing is forbidden in the small town, as long as there are no fatalities, even the half-step Life and Death Realm Kings from the Flying Snow Sword Sect would turn a blind eye.

"Now look at the people in the number 3 private room!"

Xu Ming shifted his words and fixed his gaze on the number 3 private room. Chu Ming looked over and saw two young men and a woman sitting quietly on animal skin chairs through the translucent glass.

The two youths, one in black and one in white, gave off an extremely eerie feeling. The white-robed youth had a slightly chubby face and a gentle smile, seemingly very amiable, and he was slowly enjoying a Spirit Fruit from the table.

In contrast, the black-clothed youth remained silent with his arms crossed, holding a black longsword in his embrace, and his eyes were cold.

"These three are prodigies from the Canglan Domain. The white-robed youth is named Bai Feidu, ranked fourteenth on the Profound List. Although he doesn’t have a specialty, his accomplishments in Lightweight Skill, Leg Technique, Palm Technique, and even Swordsmanship are all quite strong, making him extremely difficult to deal with."

"The black-robed youth is named Xu Huan, ranked fifteenth on the Profound List. He is a renowned young swordsman from the Eastern Hundred Domains. Though his expertise in Sword Dao can’t compare with Wang Xuanyi, fewer than five people on the Profound List surpass him in swordsmanship."

"Out of the three, the most troublesome is the woman sitting in the middle."

Xu Ming paused. Chu Ming’s gaze settled on the woman in the middle, who had a slender figure that radiated waves of heat easily felt even from a glance. This was the effect of cultivating a Body Refining Technique to its pinnacle.

"Her name is Duanmu Yezi, ranked sixth on the Profound List. She is a Body Refining Martial Artist who cultivates the Earth Level High Tier Cultivation Technique ’Earth Core Red Fire Technique.’ It is rumored her strength has reached 230 Dragon Power, and an ordinary Eighth Layer Guiyuan Realm expert can’t withstand her ten punches."

Xu Ming’s eyes were filled with caution as he recalled his last encounter with Duanmu Yezi. After only ten moves, he had been defeated by her.

At this moment, Duanmu Yezi suddenly turned her gaze towards Chu Ming, her eyes like two blazing suns, filled with immense power and... a hint of battle intent.

"What’s wrong, Sister Yezi?"

Xu Huan, sitting beside Duanmu Yezi, asked coldly.

"Nothing, just saw someone interesting!"

Duanmu Yezi withdrew her gaze, shaking her head and lightly saying, "From Chu Ming, she didn’t sense overwhelming pressure, but she did perceive a profound and all-encompassing power."

"Is it the person beside Xu Ming?"

Xu Huan followed Duanmu Yezi’s gaze towards Chu Ming’s private room. Chu Ming appeared quite ordinary, and Xu Huan couldn’t see anything remarkable.

"Also, box number 27 contains Gu Ming from Chifeng Domain, ranked eleventh on the Profound List. Although she is a woman, she is a Blade Master who has exterminated dozens of Demon Sects in Chifeng Domain!"

Xu Ming continued introducing, without taking a break.

Gu Ming sat calmly in box number 27 with a serene expression, but her closed eyes revealed sharpness, truly a Blade Master with an aggressive edge.

These past days, many prodigies had flocked to the small town, but Xu Ming only spoke of those ranked within the top twenty of the Profound List, clearly indicating those ranked beyond twenty posed no threat to Chu Ming.

"In box number 31 is Gu Mu. Although he is not a prodigy on the Profound List, he severely injured Zhao Ling, ranked twenty-third on the Profound List, a few days ago with a single punch. His strength is formidable."

Xu Ming continued introducing as Chu Ming glanced towards box number 31 to see a robust youth with dark skin and fierce eyes.

Chu Ming had already gathered information about Gu Mu from Feng Chen guesthouse. A person who could contend with Evil Charmless indeed deserved attention.

"In box number 37 are Fire Hall’s Huo Qinghan, Bei Shengxiao, Zhang Yuan, and Duan Fei... Hmm? That last person..."

Xu Ming was introducing but suddenly his gaze fell upon Qin Lie and frowned, looking towards Xu Lie.

"That youth is called Qin Lie, having average strength, and like Brother Chu, hails from the Celestial Realm."

Xu Lie glanced at Qin Lie who appeared unremarkable, slowly speaking.

"Qin Lie?"

Chu Ming relaxed, as Yan Nanxing had mentioned before that there were three spots for the Celestial Realm to participate in the tea ceremony, one being him, one Zuo Fenglei, and the last, Qin Lie of the Nine Prisons Demon Sect.

"By the way, have you heard of someone named Zuo Fenglei?"

Chu Ming turned to Xu Ming and asked.

"Zuo Fenglei? I haven’t heard of him, but Brother Chu needn’t worry. There are still three months until the tea ceremony, plenty of time for those who haven’t arrived yet."

Xu Ming pondered for a moment and responded.

"Hmm!"

Chu Ming nodded, thinking that with Zuo Fenglei’s strength, as long as he was careful on his journey, there should be no problem.

Knock, knock, knock!

At this moment, an elderly man with white hair slowly walked to the auction platform from the backstage, followed by two young women in red palace attire.

The auction hall fell into complete silence, and with his extraordinary Soul Power, Chu Ming could distinctly feel a concealed but terrifying Spiritual Power fluctuation behind the auction stage.

This must be the half-step Life and Death Realm King of the Flying Snow Sword Sect.

"First, let me thank everyone for attending this auction despite your busy schedules. We have seventy-two items for auction today, including Elixirs, Cultivation Techniques, Martial Techniques, and more. With only three months until the tea ceremony, you’ll soon see that coming here was the most correct decision you’ve made."

The white-haired auctioneer lightly tapped the table with the auction hammer before speaking calmly.